Withholding tax (Quellensteuer)
Who pays it, how to read your payslip, when to request a recalculation (NOV / TOU) and the CHF 120'000 threshold.
03Tax hub
From withholding tax to the full declaration
Taxes in Switzerland depend on your permit, canton and income. We help you stop overpaying — and stay fully compliant.
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Adjust canton, salary and status — get an estimate per month.
Open salary calculator →Ordinary tax declaration
What to deduct, deadlines per canton, how to handle assets abroad and the wealth tax that surprises most newcomers.
Pillar 3a — the easy win
Why every employed expat should max out pillar 3a, current limits and which provider type fits your horizon.
Cross-border & US persons
Double-tax treaties, exit tax considerations and the FATCA reality for US citizens in Switzerland.
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